Qilu Evening News Qilu One Point Reporter Guo Xuejun Correspondent Meng Fangeng
Zhangqiu has a long history and culture, since ancient times it has been one of the famous smelting centers in the country, to the Han Set as a smelting iron county, the famous "vertebrae into the sword" during the Han Dynasty is from the ancient Zhangqiu casting. The rich history and culture provide organic growth soil for the continuous inheritance of smelting skills.
Qi Zhentang metal fan casting technology, is the representative of Jinan city's excellent intangible cultural heritage projects, the brand was founded in the late Qing Dynasty, Mr. Gao Qifeng of Zhangqiu Diao Town set up the first "Zhen" brand cast iron grocery store in Jinan Whip Finger Lane, after several generations of accumulation and inheritance, on the basis of the principle of conforming to the ancient concoction, integrated and improved 13 traditional crafts, and carried out in-depth collation and excavation of the traditional ancient method silver craft, launched the Qi Zhen Tang unique fan casting point silver pot series, set traditional culture and modern health care in one, exquisite and elegant, practical Since being put on the market, the response has been positive and good, the products have been exported to Mongolia, Russia, Chile, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and other countries and regions, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Jinan, Yantai, Qingdao, Linyi and other places with general agents and direct agencies 19, favored by customers.
Qi Zhentang point silver pot in the selection of materials using copper dot silver and alloy point silver two, a change in the traditional cast iron material of the rigid practice, the ancient language commonly known as point silver, (with modern professional terms expressed as silver alloy), the product through the National Quality Inspection Center 4806.9--2016 standard testing, because the material of the pot contains silver, so that the boiled water releases silver ions, pH value is weak alkaline, can adjust the microcirculation of the human body, has a good health function. Culture, practicality and health care are the core of Qi Zhentang's silver pot, and it is also an important factor in the market's recognition of it. The surface layer is made of environmentally friendly silicone materials, traditional hand-baked hot coloring, elegant color, can withstand 800 degrees of high temperature, long-term use of wiping, the surface will be like a layer of rosewood luster of the pulp, timeless, full of charm, people love it.
Suo Yuanfeng, who was born in Zhangqiu in 1976, is the fifth generation of the head of Qi Zhentang, shouldering the sense of mission for the inheritance of traditional skills, adhering to the persistence and love of traditional crafts, and deeply realizing in the design of new and production and operation that although traditional crafts have their ingenuity, in order to make products have a place in the contemporary market, it is necessary to meet modern aesthetics and usage habits. Only on the basis of adhering to the ancient tradition can we boldly reform and create new ones. Traditional small furnace casting, the efficiency is not high, the point silver is not accurate, the yield rate is extremely low. To be correct and innovative, it is necessary to solve the series of problems of small output, poor quality, and environmental protection. After several turning mills, with the careful support and help of experts in the domestic metallurgical casting industry, the silver point process and casting molding are integrated and upgraded, the small furnace is changed to a controllable medium and large furnace, the scientific ratio of point silver materials, the point silver fire is more accurate, the molding adopts the mechanical and manual mode, which greatly improves the output and yield rate, effectively docks the market, and makes the traditional handicrafts less, less, less, and worse, and a big leap forward in terms of more, better and better.
The spout is the soul of the pot, both in appearance and practical requirements are very high. For the design and production of the spout, it is a special and unique skill of Qi Zhentang, and its craftsmanship and special tools are confidential, which makes each Of qi Zhentang point silver pot spouts "out of the water like a note, cut water like a knife", no spillage, no salivation, there is a breathtaking effect, so that customers are deeply impressed. Qi Zhentang's elaborately designed pot lift beam, width and narrowness, length are just right, more in line with human body mechanics, grasp the right, and long burning is not hot, practical super strong, but also one of the unique highlights of Qi Zhentang point silver pot.
The name of the pot is the comprehensive embodiment of each pot, and it is also its distinctive "business card". In order to give each point silver pot the most reflective of its own characteristics of the name, add more traditional cultural connotations, Suo Yuanfeng searched for famous teachers and folk old artists, consulted many ancient books and models, originated from the famous ming Dynasty thinker Lü Kun proposed that life should have "eight views", na zhi eight scenery, called renjie, the current people also have a unique love for the "eight" word, eight scenery pot should come out, its auspicious meaning is also a good cater to the current people's hobby trends, but also one of the classics in the point silver pot.
In the pot body engraving pattern is a delicate hand, for the body content of the pot body engraved more exquisite, Qi Zhentang did a very careful and extensive screening, and finally will be represented by the "ZhenYi Qianlinggang, Mao Foot Thousand Miles Stream, Phi Yun Lying Stone Sweeping Jiangshan, One Person Fishing Cold River Snow Alone" The ancient character statue is included as the engraving body material, and the pot bottom model is the traditional zhang Qi ZhenTang Hall Number Plus The silver inscription, and its content embodiment form is based on the basic principle of "retro obedience to the ancient and not eating the ancient", which effectively enhances the connotation of the silver pot and elegant cultural temperament.
At the 2021 CICA Summit, the only Zhangqiu brand selected for the Jinan Good Products Display was praised by relevant leaders and international friends. In October of that year, he represented Jinan to exhibit at the China International Cultural Tourism Expo, and successfully shortlisted for CCTV domestic products, and during the same period, the CCTV Taste China column group went to Zhangqiu to shoot. Qi Zhentang strives to highlight regional characteristics, expand regional brands, and highlight the unique charm of China's excellent traditional culture while inheriting and improving.
It is believed that with the support and attention of the public, Qi Zhentang will surely mature day by day, improve its skills, and write a more beautiful new chapter for the revitalization of Jinan and Zhangqiu culture.